City of Santa Clera
Proclamation
WHEREAS, Pride Month is celebrated annually in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots and to recognize the impact that LGBTQ+ individuals have had on our nation's history and today; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clara is strengthened by and thrives upon the rich diversity of ethnic, cultural, racial, gender, and sexual identities of its residents, all of which contribute to the vibrant character of our city; and WHEREAS, in June 2017, the Santa Clara City Council flew the Pride flag over City Hall for the first time in the City's history, and in May 2019, the Santa Clara City Council adopted Resolution No. 19-8705, authorizing the annual display of the Pride rainbow flag during the month of June; and WHEREAS, on June 6, 2025, the Santa Clara City Council will raise the Pride flag over Santa Clara City Hall, where it will fly throughout the month of June in honor of Pride Month.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, LISA M. GILMOR, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor, and on behalf of the entire City Council, do hereby proclaim the month of June as
PRIDE MONTH
in the City of Santa Clara and do hereby encourage all residents to celebrate our diverse community and continue building a culture of justice, equality, and civic recognition for the LGBTQ+ community.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Santa Clara, California, this 10th day of June 2025.
LISA M. GİLMOR
MAYOR, CITY OF SANTA CLARA
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KELLY G. COX ALBERT GONZALEZ RAJ CHAHAL
VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 6 COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 1 COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 2 Keen Handy
KAREN HARDY KEVIN PARK SUDS JAIN
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 3 COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 4 COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 5